A Christmas Adventure. Illustrated b Ray Cruz.
first edition
1974 · New York
by La Farge, Phyllis. [Cruz, Ray; Illus.].
New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1974. First Edition, As Stated. Royal octavo, pink cloth (hardcover), [64] pp. Very Good+, with slight fading to covers, in a Very Good+, price-clipped dust jacket with light rubbing. “Did you know that on Christmas Eve all animals can talk? Neither did Dan nor Matthew -- until this Chirstmas Eve, when their discovery of the animals’ special powers involves them in an eerie adventure. Because their father is out of work, the boys are afraid that their little sister Sarah might not have a very merry Christmas this year. So, to brighten up her holiday, they decide to buy her a gift with their meager savings. The trip downtown to a famos Manhattan toy store begins innocently enough, until Dan discovers that Matthew is nowhere to be found. To his further surprise, a sparrow informs him that his brother has, more or less, been kidnapped by some crafty pigeons. Dan sets out to rescue Matthew, who has been lured into a dangerous situation in the park.” (Inventory #: 06006scs)